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The Shadow Queen is an amazing, breathtaking retelling of the classic tale of Snow White. It follows Lorelai, the crown princess and a fugitive in her own kingdom, who is determined to use her magic to put an end to the evil queen. Meanwhile, Prince Kol of the neighboring kingdom has no choice but to make a deal with the wicked queen, and serve as her huntsman and bring her Lorelai’s heart. Also, there are dragon people. I just had to mention that.

Make sure to check out the full Goodreads summary (link below), as well as my review here!

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Overall: 5/5 StarsCharacters: 5/5Setting: 5/5
Writing: 5/5Plot and Themes: 5/5Awesomeness Factor: 5/5Review In A Nutshell: The Shadow Queen is a great book (and part of a great series) to go into if you like fantasy and fairytale retellings. It’s dark and gritty but has romance and humor to keep it from being too twisted. Also, it reads as a standalone, so if you want to commit to an entire series, you don’t need to!

“You don’t go into battle because you’re sure of victory. You go into battle because it’s the right thing to do.”

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Fairytale Retelling Recommendations!

Here are some fairytale retellings I adore, inspired by familiar characters we all grew up with!

For Snow White Fans: The Shadow Queen by C. J. RedwineThe Shadow Queen is not your typical Snow White retelling. This dark and twisted fantasy novel follows a fugitive princess trying to take back her crown, and a prince who will do anything to save his kingdom, even if it means making a deal with an evil queen.For Cinderella Fans: Geekerella by Ashley PostonGeekerella is an adorable Cinderella retelling, centered around fandom and geek culture. It’s a fresh take on a classic fairytale that will remain in your heart long after you put it down.For Aladdin Fans: The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury
This Aladdin-inspired tale tells the story of Zahra, a jinni whose lamp is picked up by the not-very-princely Aladdin. When given the opportunity to be free of her lamp, she must decide if freedom is worth everything it will cost.